Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Reno.
Crews are finishing the WildSlide snow tubing project at Mount Rose and it will open for Thanksgiving.
The site features a 700-foot slope, a dual conveyor lift, a lodge and a parking lot — a development welcomed by local residents.
On September 30, locals expressed excitement about the new arena at GSR—many shared their positive reaction to the project.
GSR broke ground on a new arena — the casino resort released new renderings that show the project design and planned layout.
Virginia City will host the only outhouse races in the U.S. this weekend—an event that began as a protest.
The Washoe County School District is reviewing administrative costs—along with consolidating schools—to address a budget deficit that could reach up to $18 million later this year.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is checking its equipment, ordering salt, and building stockpiles of supplies to get the roads ready for the first snowfall.
Assistant District Engineer Andrew Lawrence said the team carefully measures how much salt to use so the roads stay safe—drivers are asked to take only essential trips while crews work.
The CDC announced that a listeria outbreak—linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger and Albertsons—affected 15 states with 20 confirmed infections, including one case in Nevada, which resulted in four deaths and nearly two dozen hospitalizations.
Groundbreaking for a new arena at GSR took place on Sep 30 — the project has begun — and the facility will house the Nevada men's basketball team.
Training Firefighters to Win on the Fireground
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — $425 — Transform firefighter training with innovative strategies to enhance performance on the fireground.
World Championship Outhouse Races
12-4 p.m. — ATM (Visitors Center) — Free entry — Enjoy a day of laughter as teams race quirky outhouses down historic C Street.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's music performed by the acclaimed tribute band.
Lakeview Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $20.00 – $86.03 — Experience the breakout Nashville country duo Lakeview in an evening of blue-collar charm and music.
Russell Dickerson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the infectious energy and chart-topping hits of this country music superstar.
American Masters - Reno
2:30-4 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket packages available — Experience a musical journey featuring iconic American composers Gershwin, Copland, and the rediscovered works of Florence Price.
Dragon Lights Reno 2025
5-10 p.m. — Wilbur D. May Arboretum — Tickets starting at $76 — Explore an unforgettable display of vibrant dragon lights in a beautiful park setting.
Smerz Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Holland Project — Tickets vary — Experience the captivating sound of Smerz as they blend piano riffs, strings, and vocals in a storytelling performance.
Adventure Club Concert
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $25.00 – $34.61 — Experience the electrifying beats of the renowned Canadian EDM duo, Adventure Club.
Daryl Hall Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of legendary music with Daryl Hall and special guest Glenn Tilbrook.
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